Recent content by 1988_Ben

If that's the paint job you're after (it's my favourite too) then also consider this model of the Axis.....good luck finding one👍🏻

Sorry, completely forgot to check the scanned items before posting this 😑

Mint condition this one

Just found this in the attic, it's wonderful 🤤

I have a lovely '94 Edge XT. Frame and forks are fillet brazed 653, but possibly too small for you (15" ctr-ctr).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125493021744?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=kXCJFRlQRa2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=nIRNZSYcTMC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY The frame, the size, the condition are all spot on, but the Sante groupset is the icing on the cake😎

It might have existed in '87 but I'm fairly sure the yellow Wildcat was also in '88 as I remember it being part of the lineup when I got a white Jackal and my dad got a grey Nomad. Can't find a catalogue though 😕

I've been impressed with my nubuck Turbo that cost about £50 from Chain Reaction Cycles (same shop as Wiggle).

In South Wales....comes with decent kids bikes, BMX and two other MTBs best avoided ;) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-job-lot-mountain-bmx-/194316143283?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Thanks, sorry, I hadn't realised its the carbon version. It's possible it was sold in both 88 and 89 with the same spec? Either way, it must be very rare👍

Are you sure about the model and year? It's got a rear u-brake so it must be 1988 or maybe 87. Also, I've not come across an 'Epic' before, only Team, Comp or standard Stumpjumper.

Yes, 89.

Nice gesture to your father, good on you. Are you trying to build something up for 26" wheels or are you OK with the latest sizes? I have a newish Pace 627 (27.5 wheels) in matt grey with silver Hope bits on it. I would say it's understated, but not stealth. Oh, it's incredibly good to ride...

Really nice. I wonder why they chose the name 'XT' as I don't think Shimano had started using it. Are you considering selling the tyres? I could put them on my Stumpy ;)